We Need To Talk About The AK-50 - Gun Life #25

Published on April 16, 2018
Duration: 19:25

The AK-50 project faces significant delays due to a machine shop issue, pushing the V2 prototype timeline. However, this delay proved beneficial, revealing critical V1 design flaws like improper bolt rotation and soft heat treatment. Modifications to the bolt carrier improved rotation, but extraction issues persist, requiring a redesigned extractor for V2. Future plans include magazine feeding and final aesthetics.

Quick Summary

The AK-50 project faced delays and identified critical flaws like improper bolt rotation and soft heat treatment. Modifications improved rotation, but extraction issues require a redesigned extractor for the V2 prototype, with magazine feeding and aesthetics next.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: AK-50 Project Talk
  2. 00:21Recap: Proving the .50 BMG AK Concept
  3. 01:17NFA Review Expo Experience & Milestones
  4. 02:01V2 Prototype Setbacks & Machine Shop Issues
  5. 03:39Identifying Critical Design Flaws (V1)
  6. 04:51Technical Issues: Camming Lug & Heat Treat
  7. 08:45Modifying the Bolt Carrier with a Gunsmith
  8. 10:17Range Testing the Modified V1 Prototype
  9. 12:46Test Results: Extraction Issues Persist
  10. 15:48Future Roadmap: V2 Development

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main technical issues encountered with the AK-50 prototype?

The AK-50 prototype faced issues with soft heat treatment leading to a deforming camming groove and improper bolt rotation. Additionally, extraction failures occurred, attributed to an undersized extractor.

How did the AK-50 project overcome the bolt rotation problem?

A gunsmith manually modified the bolt carrier, milling it to allow for further forward travel. This adjustment ensured the bolt rotated fully, resolving the primary bolt rotation issue identified in the V1 prototype.

What caused the significant delays in the AK-50 V2 prototype development?

The AK-50 project experienced major delays due to setbacks with the machine shop responsible for producing the V2 prototype. This pushed the expected completion timeline significantly.

What is the current status and future plan for the AK-50 project?

The project is currently addressing extraction issues and planning for magazine feeding. The focus is on refining the V2 prototype based on lessons learned from V1, with final aesthetics being a later stage.

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